<html><body>Olea is located in Mill Park, one of Victoria's fastest-growing suburbs within the new Mason Point community. The residences are adjoined by vast reserves and parklands, nestled in a safe and lush botanic community combining amenities and effortless connectivity. 
Mason Point is a mixed-use development located in Melbourne’s north in the heart of the South Morang Activity Centre – situated on the corner of Plenty Road and Bush Boulevard. Upon completion it will provide a prime location for both residents and employees. 
It offers excellent opportunities for residential, commercial and retail investments. Comprised of 52 apartments and 7 retail tenancies at ground level, Release Six will be the tallest structure in the Mason Point Precinct reaching six storeys. The corner apartments on level four provide stunning, uninterrupted views of Melbourne City, while Mason Point is only 23 kilometres from the CBD. Olea is reshaping Melbourne’s affordable luxury residential future. 
Internal floor spaces range from 73sqm to 84sqm with balconies ranging from 10sqm to 49sqm. Each of the boutique residences boasts superior finishes, including island benches, stone bench-tops, and integrated European appliances to reflect contemporary tastes. 
All residences come with secure undercover carparks and homes are built using finishes and fixtures that are thoughtfully chosen for today’s modern living. 
Olea has also sold off large retail tenancies, meaning purchasers will have a range of lifestyle, retail and eateries available at their doorsteps. 
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Affordable Luxury in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing suburbs

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Norup + Wilson have set a new benchmark in design with their latest development, The Precinct, in Perth's Mount Pleasant. The architectural masterpiece by Woods Bagot features a 22 level multi-residential tower with 10 ground floor restaurants, world-class amenities, and a selection of affordable one, two and three-bedroom apartments. 

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<li>Buyers will have the option to customise their floor plans to create their dream home, with open-plan living areas creating versatile spaces</li>
	<li>Each home features smart technology, with keyless entry door locks, fibre optic cabling and excellent soundproofing</li>
	<li>Residents can order food from 10 ground floor restaurants which can be delivered to their home</li>
	<li>The Precinct is positioned in a prime location</li>
	<li>Views spanning from Kings Park and the CBD in the north to the converging Swan and Canning Rivers</li>
	<li>Residents will love having the ability to order food from one of the ten on-site restaurants which can be delivered directly to your apartment or to be enjoyed poolside, resort-style</li>
	<li>With completed homes starting at just $470,000, the value for money is exceptional. Request a call from a sales agent via Urban today. </li>
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The amenities available to residents include:

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<li>Resort style pool</li>
	<li>Outdoor and indoor gymnasiums</li>
	<li>Sprint track </li>
	<li>Bocce Pit</li>
	<li>Resident's Lounge</li>
	<li>Resident's Library</li>
	<li>Children's play area</li>
	<li>Teppanyaki Barbecues</li>
	<li>Sky Lounge for the exclusive use of Sky Homes residents only</li>
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Your chance to live the dream at The Precinct, Mount Pleasant

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OTTO Mermaid Beach is the very embodiment of beach and city living.

Large and thoughtfully designed, each residence flows from room to room. Apartments are appointed with European fitments by Parisi and FRANKE and premium appliances by Fisher &amp; Paykel. OTTO Mermaid Beach’s fully air-conditioned apartments possess the deluxe finishes you would expect from a development of this calibre.

From curved balconies to expansive floor to ceiling glass, these are residences of which you will be truly proud to call home.

Surrounded by restaurants, boutique cafés and the vibrant Nobby Beach retail and dining precinct, here surf culture and contemporary entertainment collide.

From beach walking to beachside running and bike paths, abundant bus routes and access to the world class Light Rail network, OTTO Mermaid Beach is perfectly connected.

From beach walking to beachside running and bike paths, abundant bus routes and access to the world class Light Rail network, OTTO Mermaid Beach is perfectly connected. It is just one kilometre from the lively Broadbeach dining and entertainment precinct and an equal distance from the newly refurbished Star Hotel &amp; Casino and Pacific Fair shopping centre.

Return home and immerse yourself in the beautifully appointed lobby area. Watch the exquisite sunset from the recreational pool and cabana terrace. On the weekend, enjoy a BBQ with family and friends on the covered dining and lounge balcony.

OTTO Mermaid Beach’s fusion of urban and beach living makes it the envy of the Gold Coast. Surrounded by restaurants, boutique cafés and the vibrant Nobby Beach retail and dining precinct, here surf culture and contemporary entertainment collide.
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Newly completed and ready to move in! Otto takes centre stage at Mermaid Beach.

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Melbourne’s most exclusive and prominent streets gives warm welcome to the city’s thinnest skyscraper with the heritage and elegance of the 190 metre Collins House. 
Serviced by an extensive tram system and within walking distance of major stations such as Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross, Collins House residents will be extremely connected to the immediate privileges of the inner city and surroundings.

The finest dining, retail precincts, commercial opportunities, parklands and riverside bars and restaurants are all a mere tram stop or two away from home.

With a mixture of expansive multi-level lofts and single level apartment designs, each residence is beaming with natural light and city views with a choice of colour schemes to personalise your home, specially tailored to you. Luxurious fixtures and fittings in timber, stone and brass evoke a sense of timelessness alongside the beautiful oak floorboards, marble splashbacks, fluted glass cabinetry and subtle pendant lighting in every home.

The design of the tower’s interior reflects the exterior with a tremendous blend of heritage and modernity with a classic throwback to Melbourne’s gold rush era.

Every penthouse within the tower offers spacious floor plans of three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study and powder room with a holistic design aesthetic. Warm colour palettes,  refined materiality and seamless connecting open spaces make up the residences at Collins House.

Designed by Bates Smart, the slender tower floats atop the grand heritage facade of the Maker’s Mark building comprising 259 spacious apartments across 60 floors with panoramic city views and floor to ceiling double glazed windows filling all residences with natural light and warmth and spectacular amenities.

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	<li>Indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces</li>
	<li>A gourmet chef’s kitchen for resident’s use</li>
	<li>An open terrace surrounded by lush greenery atop the heritage facade</li>
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The level 27 St James Club is as opulent as one would imagine with a state of the art gymnasium, an outdoor deck and private bar and lounge areas.

Urban's three favourite things about Collins House:

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<li>The elegant and slender tower design.</li>
	<li>The heritage podium restored to its former glory.</li>
	<li>Spacious apartments with floor to ceiling views.</li>
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Melbourne’s most exclusive and prominent streets gives warm welcome to the city’s thinnest skyscraper with the heritage and elegance of the 190 metre Collins House.
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Melbourne’s most exclusive and prominent streets gives warm welcome to Collins House.

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Perfectly located just metres away from soothing sands and sparkling waters, Koko epitomises the unique energy and vibrant lifestyle of the Gold Coast’s premier urban village. Where you can follow your coastal heart and feed your urban soul.

Each apartment is appointed with European fitments by Parisi and premium appliances by Franke. 
While stone kitchens and tiled bathrooms, contemporary light fittings and modern fixtures come as standard, creating living spaces to show off; and bedroom areas to retreat to after a long day of work or play. 
Appreciate the urban styling and coastal elegance of Koko’s generous two and three bedroom apartments. Intelligent architecture, storage and room layouts deliver the ultimate in open plan living.

Living minutes from Broadbeach’s world class parks, walking and cycle paths, and stunning beaches means nature’s playground is at your fingertips. Chase your dreams or simply relax your body and mind.

With Broadbeach at your doorstep, Koko style is vibrant and connected. Here you’ll find streets rich in opportunity, exciting in atmosphere, boundless energy for work and play. Inspired by the easy urban living and buzzing lifestyle in this premier beachside district, Koko entices with its boutique charm, light-filled spaces and urban sophistication.

Inspired by the modern luxe of international boutique hotels, Koko takes relaxation to a new level of sophistication. Choose between sun-drenched pool areas, including lap pool, lounges, modern gym facilities, private outdoor entertaining areas above street level, and gardens where you can relax and unwind.
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In the heart of sophisticated Broadbeach, Koko is beach living & city style with prices from $729,900*.

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Nestled in the heart of Southbank, the world-class Palladium Tower is a vertical village packed wrapped in contemporary design. The orthogonal, reflective bronze glass accents provide the illusion that this 51-storey high-rise is reaching for the skies!

Brought to you by developer Salvo and architect Squillace, the luxurious Palladium Tower houses 281 dwellings and 750 square metres of amenities. The one, two, and three-bedroom apartments feature quality timber floors and downlights, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the best in premium fittings and finishes, stylish and practical. Whilst car parking and storage are available, Palladium Tower is just minutes from Melbourne’s thriving CBD.

Unwind at the Resident’s Retreat on levels 40 and 41, and revel in the convenience of the pool, steam room and yoga room, or sweat it out at the fully-equipped gym, all whilst marvelling at the views of Port Phillip Bay and Albert Park Lake. Entertain friends and family on the Palladium Terrace and Lounge, or be entertained in one of the communal theatres.

Bask in the sun at Albert Park Lake or have a picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens under a shady tree, participate in rowing down the Yarra river, enjoying the sights of Melbourne CBD and beyond or take a short tram to Port Melbourne Beach and watch the cruise ships roll in from the dock of the bay. Palladium Tower

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

400 square metres of indoor and outdoor space

Terrace and lounge

Landscaped terraces with BBQ facilities

A bar and private dining room

A pool and spa

Steam room and gymnasium
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Palladium Tower is Southbank’s latest vertical village, with everything you need!

Nestled in the heart of Southbank, Palladium Tower brings light-filled, quality apartments

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Cello Apartments - Greenslopes, Brisbane

Urban's 3 favourite things about Cello Apartments: 
- Walking distance to public transport and minutes to the Pacific Motorway 
- Stunning rooftop observation deck 
- Well priced homes from $349,000

Introducing Cello Apartments – the latest addition to Brisbane's suburb of Greenslopes.  
Situated just 4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, Cello Apartments is the perfect home for buyers who are searching for a home in a thriving suburb, with access to exceptional on-site amenities.

Residents will have access to enviable resort-style facilities including a swimming pool, sauna and spa, a landscaped recreation area and a fully equipped gymnasium. 
For residents who value relaxation, an on-site library, or landscape rooftop observation deck provide excellent settings to unwind. A multi-purpose space and boardroom also give residents the flexibility to work-from-home. 

Cello Apartments span across two striking towers and comprise of a selection of one, two and three-bedroom homes, priced from $349,000. The generous and practical living spaces are flooded with plenty of natural light and boast premium finishes. 

Timber flooring throughout each home adds a sense of luxury, with fully ducted air-conditioning systems creating a comfortable living environment year-round. The spacious kitchens feature soft-close cabinetry with minimalist finger-pull handles, luxurious stone benchtops and European appliances. Concealed LED strip lighting brings modern ambience to both the kitchen and bathrooms.

Residents will have the ability to walk to the Stones Corner Village retail and cafe precinct, Stones Corner Busway and Buranda Station within minutes. The nearby Pacific motorway provides a direct route to the CBD, while the Airport link tunnel offers direct access to Brisbane Airport. 

To book a tour of the display suite, reach out to a Cello Apartments sales consultant today via Urban. Sales display open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 12 pm. 
 
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Discover Cello Apartments, the new addition to Brisbane’s Greenslopes

Luxurious Greenslopes apartments selling now from $349,000

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Fulcher Lane is a great project for buyers who would like to customise their new home. 

With all of the townhouses customisable to suit your vibe including adding a fourth bedroom or a pool and located next to the training grounds for the Brisbane Broncos, Fulcher Lane could potentially be ideal for professionals, young families and downsizers.

All of the townhouses have a ‘Queenslander’ style exterior, to ensure they blend in well with the surrounding established houses. They also have double garages, open-plan living and dining areas, and all three bedrooms are on the top floor, providing privacy, some views and also to capture breezes.

The 20 three-bedroom plus multi-purpose room townhouses on offer are priced from $859,000. Each townhouse is spread across three levels for a total 198 sqm interior space. A welcome feature of the project is that buyers can tailor the townhouse designs to suit their individual needs, which can include adding a private lift, a pool, different appliances, or floor plan configurations in some areas of the townhouse. Being able to customise a new home in this way is still relatively rare for apartments and townhouses / townhomes.
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‘Queenslander’ style townhouses perfect for downsizers, families and professionals.

Customisable townhouses in Red Hill for $859,000*

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Hemingway invites you to reframe your reality, by delivering the experience of your dream beach house in the sky. This stunning collection of 78 beachside residences across 12 levels, designed by Rothelowman Architects to optimise panoramic ocean views, is coming soon to the corner of Jefferson Lane and Seventeenth Avenue, Palm Beach.

Palm Beach is just 10 minutes from the Coolangatta airport and 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise. Surfers and sun-bakers flock to Palm Beach for its wide, sandy and spectacular beach. There’s also a variety of eating options here and you can’t go past the Palm Beach Surf Club for a feast. Accommodation options consist of everything up to the top end of town, but we reckon you can’t go past a beach shack for a bit of coastal character.
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Designed by renowned architects Rothelowman. Invest today!

Hemingway brings your dream beach house to sky heights in Palm Beach.

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A new and magnificent empire is set to become the new cosmopolitan heart of the Gold Coast’s CBD. A world-class destination for the city, an icon for Queensland and the epitome of coastal living. Azzura’s latest development has arrived.

Extending above the podium are three separate towers consisting of 48, 68 and 108 levels. When completed, Imperial Square’s Stage Three tower will rise above all others and stand as one of the tallest towers in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. This empire is a destination that will offer future owners and investors a slice of the prosperous life.

The design of Regal Residences apartments reflects its sophisticated exterior. Weaving together contemporary design without forgetting function, each apartment boasts abundant spaciousness and offers the highest quality in finishes and fixtures.

Each apartment features European oak timber flooring paired with soft carpet to create distinction between spaces. Only the finest materials, appliances and fitouts are selected to fill every corner of your refined residence.

Proudly positioned within proximity to Southport’s CBD, Regal Residences offer its residents immediate access to some of Southport’s and the Gold Coast’s renowned locations. Define your days in your own way with a kaleidoscope of options to choose from. 

At Regal Residences, life’s impressively breezy thanks to the local amenities that surround you. With transport within walking distance, beaches just 10 minutes away, shops and restaurants close by and the world-class Broadwater Parklands just 5 minutes away, ease is more than just an advantage, it is a way of life.
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Live luxuriously with access to unrivalled amenities.

SEnjoy a distinguished lifestyle from $349,000* at Regal Residences, Southport.

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

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First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

By the time S&amp;S Projects began planning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia</a>, the developer already had three Rainbow Bay projects from which to draw.

Flow, Awaken and Esprit had given <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a> experience developing in the southern Gold Coast enclave, as well as buyer feedback that could be carried into its fourth project, a boutique collection of 38 residences at 271 Boundary Street.

“We have experienced a lot of success in this location and as this was our fourth building we had taken all of the learnings and buyer feedback from previous projects to arrive at a design and apartment mix that we believe had captured all of that experience and remained a true S&amp;S Project in its design and amenity,” the developer said.

That experience has translated into a collection of two, three, four and five-bedroom residences including two penthouses positioned on an elevated corner in Rainbow Bay, where the site opens to multiple coastal view corridors and the area's distinctive north-facing bay.

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S&amp;S Projects says the Boundary Street site took years to assemble, having previously comprised six units, a house and a duplex. The developer worked individually with the existing owners to bring the properties together after an earlier attempt to sell the site had been complicated by the number of parties involved.

“We are constantly looking for properties that meet our brand standards of location, views, and sites that are rare with unique aspects that we can develop to maximise the lifestyle of residents who live in our buildings,” S&amp;S Projects said.

The Boundary Street site gave <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> a different set of conditions to work with.&nbsp;

“Our design brief was to design a building that took advantage of its unique elevated corner siting offering a range of spectacular view corridor opportunities,” Cottee Parker said.

“The design had to reinforce the strong brand pillars of S&amp;S which are quality, luxury and superior resident amenity.”

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Cottee Parker responded with a sculptural floorplate and strong horizontal banding, with continuous balconies and landscaped planters wrapping the building. Operable screens along the balcony edges allow residents to manage light and shade while creating an additional layer of pattern across the facade.

The tower rises above a heavily landscaped podium incorporating the entry lobby and recreational level, while the broader architectural expression takes cues from Rainbow Bay's coastal environment through its organic forms and light material palette.

Cottee Parker says the design has also been developed to complement S&amp;S Projects’ three previous Rainbow Bay developments while retaining its own architectural identity.

Inside, the residences continue that coastal response through two interior schemes centred on warm timbers and neutral tones, alongside patterned natural stone and fluted detailing.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors connect open-plan living areas to wraparound balconies, while natural stone is used across benchtops, splashbacks and bathroom walls. Specifications also include light-washed timber flooring, gas fireplaces, integrated bar and wine fridges, freestanding stone baths and 100 per cent wool carpet.

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Cottee Parker Director Sandra Brown said the intention was to create an architectural response closely connected to its surroundings.

“Imagine architecture that breathes with the rhythm of nature, where every curve and line flows seamlessly – creating spaces that dance with the elements, where sunlight kisses every surface and the gentle sea breeze fills every space,” Brown said.

The lessons S&amp;S Projects carried into Radia also extend to its resident amenity, with a substantial collection of shared facilities planned for just 38 residences.

A dedicated Residents Club will include a lap pool and spa, gymnasium, ice bath, sauna, steam room and hot rocks sauna. A residents' lounge, private dining room, outdoor dining and barbecue area and business centre are also planned, along with storage and dedicated surfboard and beach lockers.

S&amp;S Projects Founding Director Paul Gedoun said the facilities were also designed around the project's Rainbow Bay setting.

“Each amenity is designed to capitalise on the lifestyle of Rainbow Bay, ensuring residents can enjoy the relaxed coastal experience the enclave is famous for,” Gedoun said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a> says purchasers to date have predominantly included local downsizers, interstate lifestyle investors and families, alongside a strong contingent of repeat S&amp;S purchasers.&nbsp;

According to the project sales team, feedback has centred on the natural stone and joinery, generous floorplans, natural light and the ability for residences to capture views in multiple directions. The completed Flow, Awaken and Esprit developments have also provided prospective purchasers with an existing reference point for S&amp;S Projects' delivery in Rainbow Bay.

There has also been interest from high-profile surfers and people connected to the surf community, with the elevated building providing outlooks towards several of the area's recognised surf breaks.

Radia continues S&amp;S Projects' concentration of development in a tightly held part of the southern Gold Coast, close to Rainbow Bay Beach, Snapper Rocks, Duranbah Beach, Greenmount Beach and the Tweed River. The neighbourhood also includes a growing collection of hospitality venues, while Coolangatta Airport provides connections beyond the southern Gold Coast.

Hutchinson Builders is now delivering Radia, continuing the project from early works privately funded by S&amp;S Projects. The $250 million development is expected to reach completion in the third quarter of 2027.

“With our history in Rainbow Bay, we have been fortunate to be heavily involved in how the development landscape has unfolded and this project slides into the property landscape comfortably and will feel like it was always there,” the developer said.

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How three Rainbow Bay projects shaped S&S Projects' fourth, Radia

Nearly 40 years after <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sheida-group">The Sheida Group</a> began working on the northern Gold Coast, the family-owned developer is continuing its involvement in Hope Island with Marina Point Apartments, where apartment scale has been a central part of the development.

Across the 235-apartment waterfront community, the developer has prioritised larger floorplans, substantial open space and marina access, responding to a purchaser base that has predominantly comprised local owner-occupiers and downsizers moving from larger homes.

"Having already delivered Anchorage nearby, we also understood this particular market and how people live here," developer Rick Sheida said.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marina-point-apartments-hope-island-66-view-line-terrace-hope-island-qld-4212">Marina Point&nbsp;Apartments</a> gave us the opportunity to build on those lessons and create the next evolution of our work in Hope Island."

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The Sheida Group acquired the Marina Point land around 2018. Its appeal, Sheida says, went beyond having a waterfront address.

"What attracted us was not simply that the site was waterfront, but the way it meets the water," he said.

"It sits at the junction of broad waterways, creating long sightlines, changing views and a sense of movement throughout the day. Its shape also allowed us to orient the buildings outward, improve privacy between residences and make better use of natural light and breezes."

The buildings have subsequently been positioned around the perimeter of the site, allowing most apartments to take in water views while others look across the resort amenity or hinterland. Once all four buildings are complete, approximately one hectare of the site is expected to remain as open space.

The waterfront also provides the potential for up to 50 marina berths, with berths ranging from 15 to 24 metres and options designed to accommodate wider vessels including catamarans. Access from the marina to the Gold Coast Seaway is bridge-free.

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The developer says purchasers to date have predominantly been owner-occupiers and downsizers from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marina-point-apartments-hope-island-66-view-line-terrace-hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> and elsewhere on the Gold Coast, generally aged between 45 and 70. Many have sold larger family homes or properties requiring significant upkeep.

That purchaser profile informed a design brief centred on retaining the space and functionality of a larger home within an apartment format.

"Many of our buyers are coming from large, well-appointed homes in Sanctuary Cove and the surrounding area," the project team said.

"They are accustomed to generous spaces and thoughtful design, so it was important that the apartments delivered the same sense of comfort and functionality.

"Every room needed to feel well proportioned, every space needed a clear purpose and nothing could feel compromised."

Residences range from 139 sqm through to 319 sqm penthouses, with two car spaces provided to apartments and three to penthouses. Minimum 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, entertainer's kitchens with butler's pantries, substantial storage and balconies ranging from 18 sqm to 37 sqm further reflect the emphasis on space.

One purchaser from Sanctuary Cove has taken the concept further, combining two of Marina Point's largest apartments to create a 552 sqm residence with raked ceilings reaching up to 4.5 metres.

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With Building 1 now complete, the developer is also seeing its original design assumptions tested against purchaser feedback.

Three completed display residences allow prospective purchasers to compare apartment sizes, layouts, finishes and outlooks in person. The sales team says one of the most consistent responses has been to the scale of the apartments, with visitors describing them as feeling more like homes than conventional apartments.

The first stage of resident amenity is also operational, including a 25-metre heated lap pool, Technogym-equipped gym, infrared sauna, golf simulator and yoga room. Future facilities are set to include a resort-style pool and spa, waterfront barbecue area and a residents' lounge with a library, fireplace, pool table, kitchen and bar.

Rather than treating the four buildings independently, the design brief called for a complete waterfront neighbourhood, balancing private residences with landscaping, open space, marina access and shared amenity.

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For Sheida, Marina Point Apartments is ultimately an extension of the developer's longer-term involvement in Hope Island and its view of how the suburb is evolving.

"We were equally interested in the long-term future of Hope Island," he said.

"Its position between Brisbane and the central Gold Coast gives residents access to both, while improving transport connections are making the northern Gold Coast increasingly attractive as a permanent place to live."

Hope Island Marketplace is 1.3 kilometres from Marina Point, while Sanctuary Cove and Paradise Point are within six kilometres. Links Hope Island, The Pines and The Palms golf courses are also nearby, and the new Hope Island train station is under construction around five kilometres from the development.

Building 2 is under construction, with completion scheduled for 2027.

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